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OAKLAND, Calif. - James Shields continues to pitch like the No. 1 guy the Kansas City Royals expected when they acquired him in that big offseason deal from Tampa Bay. And the Royals continue to waste his efforts. Read more James Shields news

PHILADELPHIA - Cliff Lee pitched and hit well enough to earn a win. He had to settle for being picked up by his teammates. Read more Cliff Lee news

There are times when Nelson Cruz can single-handedly keep an offense afloat. Read more Nelson Cruz news

Less than two months removed from a time when he felt the bullpen was going to be a pillar for the team, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak described this week how when Jason Motte's elbow gave way there was a "domino effect" in the bullpen. Read more Jason Motte news

CLEVELAND-To hear Raul Ibanez tell it, the Seattle Mariners are getting the hang of these nailbiter-type contests they keep finding ways to stay in. Read more Raul Ibanez news

ST. LOUIS - Aramis Ramirez spoke Friday afternoon about the Milwaukee Brewers' need to step up and produce in the face of their recent struggles. Read more Aramis Ramirez news

OAKLAND, Calif.-If there is a game plan to minimize the effect of losing opening day starting pitcher Brett Anderson for an indefinite time thanks to a stress fracture in his right foot, the A's used it as the outline for their 2-1 win over Kansas City on Friday night. Read more Brett Anderson news

ANAHEIM, Calif. - C.J. Wilson had a familiar feeling as he matched up against Chris Sale. The Angels lefty recalled when he used to pitch against his current teammate, Jered Weaver. Read more C.J. Wilson news